Parkland News Flash - Feb. 9

Posted: 2/9/2017

Great things happen every day at Parkland. The Parkland News Flash is our way to share the positive news about Parkland's premier services and showcase our participation in upcoming public events. We welcome you to share this biweekly e-newsletter on your Facebook page or forward it to your friends, family and neighbors so they can see the vital role Parkland plays in keeping our community healthy.

Keep burns at bay

Preventing burns at home can sometimes be as simple as using the back burners on your stove when cooking. KTXA-TV (CBS) sat down with Stephanie Campbell, RN, burn program manager of the Parkland Regional Burn Center, to talk about ways to avoid burn injuries at home. Brett Arnoldo, MD, medical director of the Regional Burn Center, also touched on common causes of burns to KTXA-TV (CBS) and how to tell if an injury needs medical attention.

Move for your heart

Go for a walk, a run or bike ride. James de Lemos, MD, cardiologist at Parkland, told the Dallas Morning News how exercise helps cut the chance of developing different types of heart conditions. Heart disease takes more lives in America than any other disease.

Parkland shares disaster readiness expertise

Knowing how to handle disasters is crucial for emergency responders. Parkland's Director of Trauma, Jorie Klein, RN, was a keynote speaker at the Hearts and Heroes Day event in Tyler where she discussed the aftermath of the Dallas police shooting to a group of emergency responders. Watch at KLTV (ABC).

Cancer deaths go down

Putting down that cigarette and going for regular screenings can have life-saving effects. John V. Cox, DO, medical director of Oncology Services at Parkland, credited changing behaviors, like quitting smoking and early detection to less cancer death rates. Learn more at The Dallas Examiner.